The education system in Canada encompasses both publicly-funded and private schools, including:
- Community colleges/ technical institutes
- Career colleges
- Language schools
- Secondary schools
- Summer camps
- Universities
- University colleges
Education is a provincial responsibility under the Canadian constitution, which means there are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces.
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Studies
- Successful completion of the equivalent of a Canadian secondary school academic program with strong marks.
- Proof of strong proficiency in English (or French if studies are in French), for example TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB.
Graduate Studies
- Completion of an acceptable undergraduate degree from an accredited/recognized university
- High level of academic achievement in previous studies
- Strong reference letters
- Written Statements
- Standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Specialized Programs
To enter programs such as health sciences, law, and architecture, students must have already completed up to four years of university study.
PERCENTAGE REQUIREMENTS
Universities
- UNDERGRADUATE- 60%- 75%
- POSTGRADUATE- 60%- 75%
Institutes
- DIPLOMA/ADVANCED DIPLOMA-51%-65%
- UNDERGRADUATE-55%-65%
- POSTGRADUATE- 55%
(Requirement may vary from university/institute to university/institute.)
IELTS REQUIREMENT
University
- UNDERGRADUATE - IELTS 6.0
- POSTGRADUATE - IELTS 6.5- IELTS 7.5
Institutes
- DIPLOMA/ADVANCED DIPLOMA - IELTS 6.0
- UNDERGRADUATE - IELTS 6.0
- POSTGRADUATE - IELTS 6.5
(Requirement may vary from university/institute to university/institute.)
Intakes
- FALL- SEPTEMBER
- WINTER- JANUARY
- SUMMER- MAY
IELTS
It is strongly recommended that you take an IELTS test if you intend to study in English. A proven and verifiable ability to communicate in the language of your studies will assist the officer in making that determination.
CO-OP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
If you are in a program with a work experience component, such as a co-op or internship placement, you will need a work permit as well as a study permit.
To get a work permit, you must prove that the work experience is essential to completing your program. Acceptable proof could include a letter from the school you are attending or a copy of the school curriculum. The work experience cannot be more than 50% of your total program of study.
